Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-08-26

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ident of the $. L. Davidson mortgage com
pany, Wichita, Kan, and wife; Mai Jas.
Davidson and wife, Sparta, Wis; Orlando
Davidson, for many years president of the
bank at Elgin, H.; Maj. Harlan p David
son, superintendent Of Morgan Park mill
tary academy, near Chicago, and wife:
Chas. II. Davidson, president Of the bank at
Austin, Mimi. James Davidson, Thetford.
Vt; Mrs. Maria Davidson Titus, Colebrook.
~ H.; Prof. +. Davidson Woodbury., head
master Episcopal academy, Cheshire. Ct:
II. w. Harlow and wife, Springfield Vt.
Herbert r. Davidson and wife, Amherst,
Mass; Phineas A. Kemp aud wife, Worces
ter, Vt; DIR. ID. c. Kemp Montpelier, Vt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy A. Flint, Middesex,
Vt; Fred L. Osgood Brookline, Vt; Mr.
aud Mrs. Sam1 A. Andrews and DR.. b. j.
Andrews, Richmond, Vt.
Many of those present had never met be-
fore, and but few had any definite knowl-
edge of their degree of relationship, but
that did not prevent the heartiest Of hand
shaking and the warmest mutual greetings.
After the company had partal1en Of boun-
tiful repast, and "the hunger had been ap-
peased by food and the tables were remuv-
ed, they engaged in long discourse concern
ing the absent members Of the house of Da-
wilson
Wednesday morning all repaired TO the
public hall near by and, with Milon David
son in the chair, listened to sketches of the
different branches of the family, prepared
and read by the various representatives
present
First on the program was the singing of
the hymn, IAN hail the power of Jesus's
name. Then came an historical paper pre-
pared by Orlando Davidson, beginning with
nd a..
generation, and bringing the history down
to the descendants belonging to the fifth
generation, many Of whom are now living
Following this, II. W. Harlow read pa
| per giving the history of the descendants of
John Davidson (great-grandson of William
and Nary and his wife, Abigail Prouty
who removed from Acworth, n. H., to
| Springfield, Vt, and there, in company with
his two sons-in law, Amasa Woolson and
| Frederick Parks, established a furnishing
and prosperous mandatory of shearing
machines. Touching details were also Civ
en- Of the life and death of Milan Parks, a
grandson of John Davidson and a brave
| Union soldier.
James Davidson, another great-grandson
of William and Mary, married his cousin,
Jane Davidson, and was represented by S.
Locke and Maj. James Davidson in the fifth
1
sixth, all Of whom gave interesting facts of
family history.
OF the descendants of Nathaniel David
son, great grandson of William and Mary,
several representatives We're present The
family history of Samuel oldest son of Ma
thanie) and Lydia (Jackman) Davidson was
presented by Maj ii. F. Davidson of Nor
gan Park, ILL.,, and that of Alvan Second
son Of NathanieD and Ann (Howe) David.
son by Milon Davidson.
Here the exercises were interrupted by
an invitation to adjourn to the residence OF
the host for dinner, and no royal company
ever INDUCED in more delightful repast
than was provided on this occasion. When
the fish, the meat, the vegetables, the fruit
the dessert, the beverage and
harmless-had been disposed of in a way t.
prove that all belonged to a hardy race, ther
came the toasts the responses to which
were both witty and grave.
The rest of the day was spent in socia
enjoyment, but evening found all gathered
in the parlOrs of the hostess to resume tn,
family threads.
The histories Of Hannah and Betsey, Of
the House of Nathaniel with the rec
ord Of their descendants, were given 10y
Prof. f. Davidson Woodbury. and DR.. ID. G.
Kemp, respectively after which came
sketch Of another great-grandson of vii
liam and Mary-viz., James Mutt Davidson
and his wife, Lucy Lancaster, which wa
very happily written in verse by Miss Stella
daughter Of Orlando Davidson and grand
daughter Of James Mutt Davidson. Tn,
poetical narrative, which was in the metr,
of Longfelow's "Hiawatha" was greatly
enjoyed by all and reflected much credi
upon the writer. Letters from members o
! Al -, 10,
were read, as follows;
Amasa woolson, Prest First Nat Bank, Spring
Mrs. Eva C. Davidson LOOMS Fort Dodge, la
Mrs. j. r. Davidson, Brocton, N. Y.
| w. ID. Davidson. Austin, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Hotchkiss, New Haven, Ct.
Martin Is. Davidson, Austin, MINI
Dir. and Mrs Sweet and family, Wichita, Kan.
Jas. q. Davidson Prest Citizens bank Wichita
VIM. T. Vaudeville, Austin, MINI.
A. j. Bell, Wichita Kan.
Mrs Hattie A. Davidson Briggs Franklin, VI
Mrs Nellie A. whitney, Aver, Mass.
Mrs Sallie Davidson Scott, Denver, Col.
Hon. Roger W. Woodbury., Pres Union bank
Miss Daisy Davidson Ferry Beach, Ne
Miss Alice Davidson Morgan Park, H.
Mrs Laurette tDavidson) Jordan, Douglas City
Cal.
, Austin j. Davidson, Douglas CITY Cal
Mrs Laura davidson sears, Chicago, Ill.
Silas NJ. Moore OF the Cummings Loan agency
Mrs Jennie Moore Wiley, Chicago.
Mrs Jane Davidson EdgertOn, Fremont, o.
Hon and Mrs. James II. Stead, Salda, Col
James Davidson, MOntecello, la,
) Harlan v. Kemp Treas Union MUTUAL FIRE I'M
company, Montpelier, Vt.
A telegram was received from Frank
Woodbury., publisher of the Times, Denver
Col, expressing interest in the meeting an
4. regret at his inability to be present. Gu
host had collected large number of pho
tographs Of members of the house of David
son, living and dead all inspection Of whic
added much TO the interest OF the occasion
!. Examination OF genealogical chart prev
1 ously prepared showed that the known pc.
0 terity Of William and Mary already nun
a Der 694, and il husbands and wives are il
t cluded this number is increased TO 1898,
+ In closing, the following words, arrange
= by AIilon Davidson were sung to the tun
p OF America
, Our kindred, thee we own;
70 Dear name OF Davidson,
OF thee we sing;
I Name which our fathers bore,
u Name known In days of yore;
r From hillside and from shore
L Let this name ring
Q Beloved family,
a / Exalted, noble, free,
= Each one we love;
l Love man and darling boy,
4 Woman and maiden coy;
4 Our hearts are filled with JOY
Like that above.
Let music swell the breeze
And ring thro' all the trees,
o Dear kindred's song;
z Let all our tongues awake,
Let all now here partake,
Let song the silence break,
The sound prolOng,
= Our fathers God, 20 thee,
The Lord OF destiny,
. To thee we singi
~ Let David Cs) sons delight
% In all that's good and right.
r Protect the name so bright,
Great God, our King!
~ Thus would have ended this most enjoy
A BILE reunion, but another chapter was TO fo
II Iowa chapter in which two members
"a the company were more interested than a
a the rest. The next day Thursday, Augu
"a 18TH. lust a little before noon, the villal
- people began TO gather at the church. III
10 hour of IL arrived, and the members OF u
A house of Davidson also gathered at Il
q church and were given the front seats.
i the pulpit sat silently and reverently Il
A pastor Of the church. What means all thu
u The wedding march peals forth, and up OF
!, aisle advances the only daughter OF OF
host and hostess, Miss Lula Davidson, a
tended by her three bridesmaids, while
the other, attended by three groomsme
advances Mr.. Fred l.. Osgood. They me
y before the altar, the servant of God ste
:. down from his place, and our young frier
L and the man OF her choice are joined
: marriage. That long life, prosperity al
happiness may be theirs is the silent al
= hearty wish Of the whole tribe Of Davi
q sons, and every face in the audience refiec